What started as a job advertisement for a sandwich maker in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) quickly landed one firm in hot water last December. As the UAE pushes for companies in the private sector to hire more Emiratis, they're finding that there are some jobs that Emiratis may not want. A new Mezze from the Middle East Program.
May 22
Babel Special: Jon Alterman's Next Chapter
This week on a special edition of Babel, Will Todman speaks with Jon Alterman, the creator of Babel and the show’s host since it began in 2019. They discuss Jon’s reflections on 22 years directing the CSIS Middle East Program, his analysis of how the Middle East policy ecosystem ... Show More
34m 59s
May 15
Mohanad Hage Ali: Hezbollah and the Captagon Trade
This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Dr. Mohanad Hage Ali, deputy director for research at the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut. Mohanad's latest paper for Carnegie investigates the rise of a new form of drug smuggling in Lebanon. Together, they discuss Hezbollah’s i ... Show More
50m 16s
May 8
Analysis: Will Trump’s Houthi Deal Stick?
On Tuesday, May 6, President Trump declared that the United States would immediately halt its bombing of Houthi targets, bringing an end to months of intensified U.S. strikes across Yemen. The president linked the policy reversal to what he described as the Iran-backed Houthis’ c ... Show More
6m 13s
Nov 2021
UAE at 50: How the Emirates went to outer space
Since the Emirates’ formation in 1971, it has become a close friend and strategic partner of the United Kingdom. In this miniseries, The UAE at 50, we examine how the relationship between the UAE and the UK has developed over the past fifty years. In this episode, we take a look ... Show More
7m 52s
Nov 2021
How the Emirates is discovering itself through archaeology
Since its formation in 1971, the UAE has become a close friend and strategic partner of the United Kingdom. In this mini-series, The UAE at 50, we examine how the relationship between the two countries has developed over the past 50 years. In this episode, we speak to two experts ... Show More
15m 8s
May 2024
UAE Condemns Rafah Attacks, Summer Safety Tips, Atif Aslam & Abida Parveen Concert, Chipotle in Dubai, and 1-Year Maternity Leave
The UAE Calls For Global Condemnation Of The Rafah AttacksParents Urged to Protect Kids This SummerAtif Aslam and Abida Parveen Performing Together For One Magical Night!Coming Soon: Chipotle Is Opening In Dubai!Dubai Company Announces 1-Year Maternity Leave!
19m 12s